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winter heels

jessy — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:20:58 +0000

Hey everybody, despite what you may have thought, I didn’t actually fall off the face of the earth or run off and join the circus. I’ve had a crazy last few weeks, but honestly more than anything I was in a style slump. I just wasn’t even wearing anything worth documenting. I’ve gotten into a bad habit of just tossing on jeans and boots to avoid the snow as much as I can, but that’s lame and too easy!

I did buy these ultra-fabulous Dollhouse boots recently though, which I immediately declared my ‘winter heels’.

I mean, how could I pass up these beauties at only $20?!

Check out that killer tread, I’m not falling in these babies!

WHAT: grey knit hat, gift

grape cluster scarf, chicken lays an egg

plum t-shirt, rainbow

white braided belt, chicken lays an egg

high waisted jeans, urban outfitters

dollhouse boots, rainbow

WHERE: work at Northslice Pizza

WHEN: monday, december 6

I promise that my next update will be more exciting and prompt, and definitely won’t include jeans!

someone called me a fly girl today

jessy — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:00:05 +0000

Yeah, I got called a fly girl. Anyone who remembers In Living Color will understand why this kinda made my day.

Anyway, this is one of the super-fabu new blazers that I got last week and I am so in love with it! This whole outfit turned out pretty great I think, especially since I was half-asleep when I threw it together. :)

This is what your face looks like when you try not to squint into the sun. Yup.

WHAT: straw fedora, forever 21

blazer, thrift

maroon shirt dress, chicken lays an egg

watch necklace, yard sale

bullet necklace, pixel 19 vintage

combat boots, thrift

WHERE: work at chicken and hangin’ at the bar

WHEN: saturday, november 13

Jacob has really been steppin’ up his style lately (which I love) so I of course have been making him pose for pictures. I think he was a little mad about it at first, but he gets more comfortable as it goes along.

I love that he put the glasses on. So cute.

I love these boots that he found too and can’t believe they fit his super-wide feet.

Love having a dude who like dressing up!

poncho love

jessy — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:30:15 +0000

Lately I have been experiencing some serious poncho fever, thankfully though I’m not the only one though because I keep seeing more and more to buy! I got this very cool one a month or so ago from Pixel 19 Vintage, and I am dying to find another in earth tones.

Since Cincinnati weather is the most unpredictable thing ever, it actually ended up being a pretty chilly day and I was cold all day. Oh well…

It was the perfect opportunity to rock my new red knee socks though.

WHAT: gray knit beret, old navy

white button-up, from u-swap

poncho, pixel 19

denim shorts, u-swap

knee socks, chicken lays an egg

saddles, urban outfitters

WHERE: running errands

WHEN: thursday november 4

the girl behind the counter has a tattooed tear

jessy — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:41:43 +0000

After spending pretty much the whole night last night catching up on reading all the style blogs I love, I attacked my closet with a new gusto. I played dress up for an hour or so and I think I came up with some pretty cool stuff. This look was inspired by some fabulous menswear for women looks I saw from the amazing German designer, Lena Hoschek (lots more on her soon).

I have to say, I’m pretty excited about today’s pictures! The boy and I were out walking and we happened to pass this mural and I thought it might make a good backdrop for a post.

This vintage (and super-stretchy) bodysuit used to belong to a 1960s Playboy bunny!

I’d been dying to do a jumping shot but I had to wait until I had a better camera, so….

I love my new used faux-lex.

Then later today I was out for a stroll and couldn’t resist snapping a few shots of the trees!

Well, I may as well take a few more of myself too…

Thanks for readin’ everybody!! What do you think of the filters? I’m just kind of dabbling in them for the first time, so be easy on me.

WHAT: straw fedora, forever 21

bodysuit, chicken lays an egg

checked tie, thrift (almost 10 years ago!)

fake rolex, pixel 19 vintage

urban outfitters skirt, gabriel brothers

green socks, yard sale

black and white oxfords, thrift

WHERE: shopping, hangin’ with my boy, chillin’

WHEN: saturday, october 9

P.S. Does anybody recognize today’s title? It’s a little more obscure….

second floor living without a yard

jessy — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:03:27 +0000

As you may have noticed, when I can’t come up with a title I revert to song lyrics I love. Anybody recognize it?

I have been really stifled with my styling lately, due largely to the massive pile of laundry on my floor that I’ve been ignoring. This thing has also begun to eat my belts and shoes and I can never seem to find what I actually want to wear. However I did really like how well this sweet lion belt went with the roses though.

I’m soooo in love with this belt. Mega win that it actually fit.

I had to finally break down and buy a new pair of flats- my cheap Target pair had an irreversible and intense vinegar smell.

Lately the bars in Cincinnati have been booking all these incredible free shows- already this week we’ve had Xiu Xiu, Deerhoof, The Thermals, and The Fruit Bats! Last night The Thermals played at one of my favorite bars, Mayday so I kicked off my flats and put on the Stuart Wietzman heels I got at the thrift store for $6. Ready for a night on the town!

WHAT: floppy beret, forever 21

rose t-shirt, forever 21

tassel necklace, chicken lays an egg

lion belt, modern megpie

high-waisted jeans, urban oufitters

mia flats, dsw

WHERE: work at chicken and some bar fun times

WHEN: thursday, october 7

modern tux

jessy — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:20:20 +0000

I wore this number a few months ago and forgot to ever document it, so when I heard that I had to go to a family dinner I figured I’d rewear it. I was really too hot in the hat and coat, but one must suffer occasionally for fashion.

I got this amazing necklace recently, but the best part is the back!

My camera chooses odd things to focus on- like the foliage in the mirror instead of the mirror itself.

WHAT: straw fedora, forever 21

tails jacket, h&m

ruffle tunic, chicken lays an egg

mirror necklace, chicken lays an egg

big honkin’ ring, forever 21

jeans, forever 21

velvet heels, charlotte russe

WHERE: work at chicken and dad’s girlfriend’s birthday dinner

WHEN: wednesday, june 2

hats and handbags

jessy — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:54:25 +0000

In my digging through some older pictures, I found a posts worth of pictures that I never put up! Last week the boy and I ventured out to Everybody’s Records to sell some of his vinyl that never gets played. Although it’s a bit peely, I really like their mural.

Actually in the last year or so ArtWorks, a local art non-profit group has been putting up some really incredible murals all around the city. This is my favorite one in Camp Washington just up the street from the old location of Chicken Lays an Egg.

"Campy Washington"

I’m so excited to see this move of more public art in the city. Recently Shepard Fairey even put up some of his wheat-paste pieces all over the city, and that to me seems crazy (in a good way). It makes Cincinnati feel like a real city!

This one is at the corner of 13th and Main St, in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati’s oldest neighborhood. Originally it was inhabited by poor German immigrants who referred to the rank canal that existed there at the time as the Rhine; as in the Rhine River that cuts across Western Germany. For the last thirty or more years though it has been a predominantly poor African American neighborhood, but gentrification is turning it into the ‘Gateway Quarter’ featuring million dollar lofts. Ugh. I’ve been reading a bunch of blogs about Cincinnati, so forgive me if I’m in the tour-giving mode. In all seriousness though, urban geography became a huge interest of mine when my brother and I took some classes about it together; it’s just so interesting to me what factors go into a neighborhood turning over.

Anyway, here’s what I wore to the record shop:

WHAT: floral hat, boomerang thrift (nashville)

neat pleats dress, chicken lays an egg

gold belt, chicken lays an egg

green scarf, chicken lays an egg

square handbag, thrift

square lace flats, chicken lays an egg

WHERE: everybody’s records and lunch

WHEN: tuesday, march 6

stripes galore

jessy — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:21:35 +0000

Confession time: I’ve been really dragging my feet about posting and even reading other style blogs lately, and I’ve trying to figure out why. I think part of it is sheer laziness, but there is definitely something else going on too. I get frustrated sometimes reading other blogs because I don’t think mine is up to the standards of my peers, and then I get discouraged. I also start to think that I am not being creative enough in my outfits. Anyway, I guess basically my own neurosis is getting to me. I do want to try experiment more with texture and more complicated outfits though.

Also since we expanded the page, I’m playing with making my pictures wider! AND I found what is now my new favorite place to take pictures – the back door at the shop!

My awesome men's Swatch watch!

WHAT: knit hat, stolen from the boy

glasses, forever 21

swatch watch, gift from friend

geometric dress, forever 21

fish necklace, thrift

stripe tights, h&m

wedge boots, forever 21

WHERE: work at the shop and lots of playing outside

WHEN: wednesday, march 31

one last day

jessy — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:30:06 +0000

Hello dear readers, I promise you that I haven’t run off to join the circus (although I’m often tempted) I’ve just been crafting hard and enjoying my first week off! Maya, Dana and I are scrambling to get ready for the Crafty Supermarket, and we have lots and lots of stuff to make. I’ve been trying to make some stuff I’ve never tried before. I hate to be so cryptic, but I want it all to be a surprise for people who are coming to the show. I will post pictures after though!

As I’m sure you’ve noticed by now, my amazing boyfriend redesigned the site! I love all the custom buttons he made for me – I have the best boy ever.

However, without any further ado here’s the outfit I wore for my last day of work! What a fantastic last week too, my boss was out of town so I pretty much did whatever I wanted.

Yay! I'm jobless!!!

I got the coolest new watch!

It even does little animations!

WHAT: jockey hat, h&m

bourbon necklace, diy by me

jacket/vest, h&m

black t, rainbow

japanese watch, chicken lays an egg

engineer pants, forever 21

flats, target

WHERE: one last day of work at the library

WHEN: saturday, march 27

ikea daytrip

jessy — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 04:08:11 +0000

In my ever-increasing days off, I have actually had time to hang out with my wonderful boyfriend and do all the stuff we’ve been meaning to do for months and months. Of course it also helps that we have a mobile car again, hopefully my poor truck will be back on the road soon too! I’m really excited for all this time mostly because it means that I’ll have more time to devote to our store, Chicken Lays An Egg. I would like to look into having stock available on our website, but I still have some logistical issues to work out if we did do that. Thank you so much to all the very sweet people who have inquired though! If you do live in Cincinnati or just want to see some of our stock, become a fan of our Facebook page. I upload pictures of almost every new piece that comes into the shop. I also want to do a giveaway from Chicken Lays An Egg to a reader – any requests on what to give away? I was considering jewelry or a bag possibly…. Leave me a comment and let me know what you’d like to have!

Since I had Monday off, Jacob and I went out to play at Ikea. I say ‘play’ because we always end up having a really good time messing with everything and mocking ridiculous things that no one needs, which Ikea has no shortage of. Although, we were actually there to pick up some more pieces for my massive and ever-expanding closet. I cannot wait until he has time to put it together, I’ll finally have some storage for off season clothes. It also gave me a chance to debut my new favorite skirt from H&M and cool vintage pillbox bag from Chicken Lays An Egg! I love them both so much, and I can predict that you’ll see a lot of them in the coming weeks.

EDIT:

After I posted this entry, I found this picture in my Iphoto. Talk about subliminal inspiration!

This picture doesn't even get close to capturing how saturated the colors get in the light and the shimmer of the fabric.

Oh little yellow bag, you're so adorable.

WHAT: flapper hat, h&m

camera necklace, diy by me

ruffle shirt, target

iridescent skirt, h&m

je t’aime double finger ring, forever 21

black rose ring, pangea

seafoam h.u.e. tights, macy’s

yellow pillbox bag, chicken lays an egg

wedge booties, forever 21

WHERE: ikea and running errands

WHEN: monday, march 22